Marc Spector has hit the bottom. He's been badly injured and has lost all his friends. His archenemy is stalking him or he's going crazy or something.Marc Spector has hit the bottom. He's been badly injured and has lost all his friends. His archenemy is stalking him or he's going crazy or something. Lots of blood and violence and darkness for Marvel. Plus, having no idea anything Moon Knight was about, I was pretty lost. The story was rushed and jumbled, but the artwork was fitting. I could somewhat follow Spector's arc and I'm interested enough to see where the series goes. ...more

This was not very good. I've been on a kick reading comics from the 2006 era. Thought I'd try this out, but it just wasn't for me. Johnny Blaze was noThis was not very good. I've been on a kick reading comics from the 2006 era. Thought I'd try this out, but it just wasn't for me. Johnny Blaze was not compelling at all, nor was the artwork. The premise is slightly interesting--Ghost Rider escapes from Hell and Lucifer follows after--but not enough to keep me going on....more

The (semi-rushed) conclusion to this series, where Danny & Co. are forced to fight their way out of the Eighth City. I liked this run quite a bitThe (semi-rushed) conclusion to this series, where Danny & Co. are forced to fight their way out of the Eighth City. I liked this run quite a bit and am sad that this series run ended at Issue 27....more

Pretty cool read for the most part. This omnibus chronicles Danny Rand's life as the Immortal Iron Fist for a brief period. My exposure to the Iron FiPretty cool read for the most part. This omnibus chronicles Danny Rand's life as the Immortal Iron Fist for a brief period. My exposure to the Iron Fist has always been secondary (occasional appearances in Daredevil, Avengers, and AvX come to mind), so I wanted to read some comics where the Iron Fist was central. Knowing very little, this was a fun exposure to a comic, one that ended too soon. This omnibus collects the first half of the series with a few one-offs, which are hit-and-miss.

Basically, if you like kung fu and comic books, the Iron Fist is for you. Some interesting mythology, some quick action, some beautiful scenes....more

Nice, glossy fight scenes between some major heavyweights. The Phoenix is returning to earth. X-Men (namely Cyclops) are pro-Phoenix. Avengers are notNice, glossy fight scenes between some major heavyweights. The Phoenix is returning to earth. X-Men (namely Cyclops) are pro-Phoenix. Avengers are not.

I gobbled the series up, but there was a lot of fluff, too. Still, a quick, fun read, reminiscent of old school comic reading....more

The artwork was stunning. Really. Some of the finest Marvel art I've seen in a while. It reminded me of some of those old Marvel Masterpiece3.5 stars.

The artwork was stunning. Really. Some of the finest Marvel art I've seen in a while. It reminded me of some of those old Marvel Masterpiece cards I used to collect.

The story was pretty good, too, though a little messy/disjointed throughout. I read this as it is the conclusion to the Nova series I'd been reading. In this, an invading force of aliens who cannot die (literally) is threatening the existence of the universe. They want to eradicate death from our universe, and the only ones to stop the threat are Nova, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and... Thanos.

This finishes the 36 issue series without much conclusion. Like atypical Marvel, this series leads right into a following saga, which I'll definitelyThis finishes the 36 issue series without much conclusion. Like atypical Marvel, this series leads right into a following saga, which I'll definitely dive into, if only to learn of Richard Rider's fate....more

I was way out of context here and felt like I was missing a lot of things (which is one of the problems of this series, unfortunately), but still enjoI was way out of context here and felt like I was missing a lot of things (which is one of the problems of this series, unfortunately), but still enjoyed it....more

I jumped straight into this series not knowing much about Nova. It's somewhat a staggering entry point (I did not read Annihilation), but it was engagI jumped straight into this series not knowing much about Nova. It's somewhat a staggering entry point (I did not read Annihilation), but it was engaging enough that I decided to continue. I'm interested in seeing where this leads....more

This was an okay series. Some interesting concepts, some stellar (ha!) artwork, but too long or too underdeveloped. I read all the tie-ins, too. SomeThis was an okay series. Some interesting concepts, some stellar (ha!) artwork, but too long or too underdeveloped. I read all the tie-ins, too. Some were ok, though all could've been skipped without much ado.

Basically there's a super powerful alien invasion force bent on destroying Earth and everything else in their way. Thanos also is invading Earth, looking for his son. The Avengers are mostly away across the galaxy, responding to the invaders. Everything played out about as you'd expect....more

The second volume of BPRD continues the "Plague of Frog" arc, collecting TPB 4, 5, and 12. These three books are linked by some tight storytelling andThe second volume of BPRD continues the "Plague of Frog" arc, collecting TPB 4, 5, and 12. These three books are linked by some tight storytelling and some beautiful illustrations. I particularly loved the illustrations from "The Dead."

Horrible, man-eating frogs are still rising, and the BPRD is struggling to keep up. There's plenty of action, some great creepy illustrations, some humor, and some seriousness, too. These hardbound collections are gorgeous.

I liked this volume a lot, and it's got me excited to read through the next omnibus as soon as I can get it. If you're a Mignola fan (or a Hellboy fan), definitely check out this series....more